Town in Misiones, Argentina
Getting around Puerto Iguazú
How to get around Puerto Iguazú
The town is small, with a bus network and taxis; the falls are 18 km away. Border buses and shuttles reach Brazil and Paraguay.
Ways to get around Puerto Iguazú
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus to the falls | Cheap, paid on board or at the terminal | Frequent buses from the terminal to the park gate |
| Taxi or remis | About 3,000–6,500 ARS in town | Metered; agree the fare for park or border runs |
| Bus to Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) | Cheap; paid on board | Bring passport; do immigration stops on both sides |
| Park train and walkways | Included in park entry | Free train inside the park; Devil's Throat walkway |
Taxis in Puerto Iguazú
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Ride-hailing apps are unreliable; use remises and taxis. Confirm the fare before border trips.
Arriving in Puerto Iguazú
Cataratas del Iguazú International (IGR)
Shuttle bus 5,000–8,000 ARS or taxi 15,000–25,000 ARS to Centro; 25 min, 20 km.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive with a home licence plus an IDP; licences from Mercosur countries are valid alone.
- Onward travel in Argentina: Long-distance buses with reclining semi-cama and cama seats cover the country; flights save days to Patagonia, Iguazú and the north. Long-distance trains are few and slow.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Puerto Iguazú?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Ride-hailing apps are unreliable; use remises and taxis. Confirm the fare before border trips.
What's the best way to get around Puerto Iguazú?
The town is small, with a bus network and taxis; the falls are 18 km away. Border buses and shuttles reach Brazil and Paraguay.
How do I get from the airport to Puerto Iguazú?
Shuttle bus 5,000–8,000 ARS or taxi 15,000–25,000 ARS to Centro; 25 min, 20 km.
Is Puerto Iguazú walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Plataforma 10 (long-distance buses)
- Trenes Argentinos
- Parque Nacional Iguazú (Argentina)
- Iguazú Argentina (park concession)
- Aeropuertos Argentina
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